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We all know that winning or placing in a screenwriting contest can be a great way for new and emerging writers to get that important first foot on the ladder, but not all contests are created equal, meaning that different contests can open different doors for you. There’s plenty on offer out there, but while that big enticing cash prize can feel like a well-earned reward for all of that hard work you’ve put into your script, you need to ask yourself whether it’s going to help you advance your writing career in the long run or just pay some short term bills? We’ve looked at a wide spectrum of contests happening in 2019 and whittled them down to a select few to help you effectively plan your contest submissions for the coming year focusing on the best competitions and fellowships that can get you to the top of the career ladder faster.
SHORE SCRIPTS – FEATURE CONTEST
Ok, obviously we had to start with our own contest, but we’re not blowing our own trumpet just for the sake of it, we’re one of the dedicated few who wants to see our winners get their projects produced and get their career’s rolling.
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– Every entry receives a ‘Getting Your Screenplay Produced’ book to help take them on to the next step.
Tracking Board has an impressive list of success stories stemming from its six-year run.
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WESCREENPLAY – FEATURE CONTEST
This consultancy run contest is definitely worth checking out
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TABLE READ MY SCREENPLAY CONTEST
Another contest that’s often missed, but the unique prize makes this well worth the effort.
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SCRIPT PIPELINE – FEATURE CONTEST
Script Pipeline has been around for a long time and we can see why.
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Those were just 5 of the contests designed to help writers advance their careers, but check out our feature script competition prize comparison table below as a quick guide to finding what contest best suits your needs.
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Want to download your own copy of our 2019 Screenwriting Contest Calendar? Click HERE.